Quick tech specs
- Hard drive array
- 12 bays ( SATA-300 / SAS )
- Gigabit Ethernet (external)
- 3U Gigabit Ethernet (iSCSI)
- 12 TB
- 6 x HD 2 TB
- rack-mountable
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The Drobo model B1200i combines the most advanced storage technology with Drobo ease-of-use and affordability. Designed for business applications such as VMware, Microsoft Exchange, and backup, the Drobo B1200i offers another fundamental breakthrough with Automated Data-Aware Tiering technology. This innovation enables Drobo to automatically optimize performance over a mix of SAS and SSD drives within a single chassis. Performance levels adapt to your workloads in real time (no knobs, no tuning, no waiting), making it truly application-driven, not admin-driven! The Drobo B1200i also includes 12-bay SAN (iSCSI-attached) capabilities for up to 24TB, with dual redundant power and other hardware redundancy, patented BeyondRAID technology for the world's most automated data protection, as well as thin provisioning and thin reclamation capabilities to optimize your capacity and expandability needs.